For the past four years, I have worked with the Semper Fi Community Task Force of North Alabama to host a Wounded Warriors tournament as part of their Hero's Week. This event brings 30 wounded Warriors from all over the country for a week of R&R.
As a fund raiser for this years event, we are hosting a Pro-Am event on Pickwick Lake. It will be June 20-21 and will be headquarter at the Shoals Marriott and Spa. There are 15 openings for Am's. Each Am will be treated to a mixer dinner on June 20. This will be an evening of talking fishing and cutting up with the Pro's. They will then be paired with their Pro partner for the next day. That night, each Am will be lodged at the Shoals Marriott and Spa. The next day will be a full tournament on Pickwick Lake. The ledge bite will be wide open and it will be an awesome day. That afternoon, a dinner will be served at the weigh-in.

In addition, each Am will receive a gift pack from YUM, Browning Eyewear and other sponsored valued at well over $250.

Below is the press release. The list of pro's is in the press release.

To enter, please contact me at

Jimmy Mason
256-762-0014
bassn2xs@aol.com


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Charity Tournament | Semper Fi Community Task Force
Fish with the pros

In 2006, a small group of retired, active and reserve Marines got together in Huntsville, Ala., to focus their deep desire to continue their patriotic efforts after having honorably served the nation in the military, and the result became the Semper Fi Community Task Force. The Task Force applies the core values of courage, honor and commitment to the service and growth of the community through volunteerism. In short, these volunteers serve those in need and assist others during times of distress.
In November of each year the Task Force conducts a Hero’s Week in association with the Wounded Warriors organization, which aids those who return from battle with severe injuries.

“We’re planning to bring a total of 50 to 60 Wounded Warriors/spouses/caregivers to north Alabama in November for a week of much deserved rest and relaxation,” said Joe Bongiovanni, Chairman of the SFCTF. Our most important mission is to ensure that our men and women who serve and sacrifice for our country know and feel that there is validation for what they do.”

To raise money for Hero’s Week, a Pro/Am style bass tournament is set for Pickwick Lake June 20-21. Money raised during this tournament goes to defray the costs of bringing in the Warriors and their spouses or caregivers for the week, which also will include a bass tournament that the Warriors themselves participate in.

“This Pro/Am tournament is a great opportunity to fish with a top B.A.S.S. or FLW pro on Pickwick Lake, one of the best lakes in the country, while doing something good for those who put it all on the line for our freedom,” said Alabama pro Jimmy Mason.

Among the professional anglers participating are Terry Scroggins (currently No. 1 in the B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year race!), Gerald Swindle, Timmy Horton, Clark Rheem, Casy Ashley and many more. Cost is $850 per person, which includes a registration dinner and partner pairing, including entertainment and an evening of talking fishing with the pros. Accommodations also are included in the fee at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa, and each attendee will receive a gift bag valued at more than $250. Plus, it’s all tax-deductible!

“We’ll be fishing the full day tournament out of Macfarland Harbor,” Mason said. “The Pickwick ledge bite will be wide open then and everyone should have an awesome day of fishing.”
The November Hero’s Week provides those Wounded Warriors with a part of the healing process that can share with fellow Marines/soldiers.

“In the 2007 Wounded Warriors tournament, I fished with Timmy Horton and Lance Corporal Brent Calender, who was severely wounded by an IED in a humvee, then shot after that, and he could barely walk,” said Bongiovanni. “The tournament was the time of his life. Brent has since married and he and his beautiful wife have a brand new baby boy.”

A complete list of professional anglers giving their time to fish this tournament is as follows:

Terry Scroggins

Gerald Swindle

Jimmy Mason

Timmy Horton

Jonathan Newton

Russ Lane

Clark Rheem

Brandon Palaniuk

Chris Lane

Marty Robinson

Terry Bolton

Casey Ashley

Kyle Mabry

Justin Lucas

Kevin Hawk


For more information contact:
Jimmy Mason
(256) 762-0014

http://www.bassn2xs@aol.com